Saw this monitor and noticing it looks very similar to a CMV1515 and the model NEG A150X1 is the panel from the CMV1515; the NEG is for Nexgen Mediatech (http://www.nexgen.com.tw) I believe, but they don't seem to admit making this monitor (OEM relabel?), I can't find specs for it, but I figure you guys might be able to.
I see lotsa people looking for the CMV1515's - and I really want one, I'm willing to dish the cash (some anyway 😛) but Circuit City won't ship to Canada, and shipping them in from Asia - as I've discovered is extremely pricey (for one piece, double the cost of the LCD). Alas, maybe this link will help some, but like I said, I'm not sure if this is the same, there are only hints - you can have a turn at detective - also I believe the MIR expires soon.
http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.jsp?c=1&b=g&catoid=-8027&qp=0&bookmark=bookmark_4&oid=78052
I see lotsa people looking for the CMV1515's - and I really want one, I'm willing to dish the cash (some anyway 😛) but Circuit City won't ship to Canada, and shipping them in from Asia - as I've discovered is extremely pricey (for one piece, double the cost of the LCD). Alas, maybe this link will help some, but like I said, I'm not sure if this is the same, there are only hints - you can have a turn at detective - also I believe the MIR expires soon.
http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.jsp?c=1&b=g&catoid=-8027&qp=0&bookmark=bookmark_4&oid=78052
NEXGEN belongs to Chi Mei group. I think that after all, the A150X1 is just a monitor model, not a panel. However, none of the CMO panels have 15 ms RT and 16.7M colors, all 15" types list just 262K colors (www.cmo.com.tw). The CMV is Chinese company but belongs to the same group.
All A150X1 monitors have these specs:
White label A150X1 15"; 1024x768; 300:1; 220cd/m2; 30ms; MM
Here's one A150X1-T02 :
http://electronics-finder.com/Electronics/Computers/ComputerMonitors/78052.asp
All A150X1 monitors have these specs:
White label A150X1 15"; 1024x768; 300:1; 220cd/m2; 30ms; MM
Here's one A150X1-T02 :
http://electronics-finder.com/Electronics/Computers/ComputerMonitors/78052.asp
Yep, looks like the "White label" is a POS. 😛
Regarding the model numbers.
The link to the CMO site was useful, but their LCD products listing is severely outdated, when availability is listed as years ago, the Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions appear to be more up to date but still quite outdated.
The pictures from the thread http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22059&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 suggest that the model of the monitor(CMV1515) is A150X1 (from the casing) but the PCB near the CMO logo appears to read A150X1-T01-S REV-A (possibly T02 - but I doubt it). The A150X1-T01 and A150X1-T02 have been seen as "white labels"
I'm curious if brainchild can confirm his numbers(PCB) are the same as LOOie's.
If only CMO updated once in a while 😛
Regarding the model numbers.
The link to the CMO site was useful, but their LCD products listing is severely outdated, when availability is listed as years ago, the Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions appear to be more up to date but still quite outdated.
The pictures from the thread http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22059&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 suggest that the model of the monitor(CMV1515) is A150X1 (from the casing) but the PCB near the CMO logo appears to read A150X1-T01-S REV-A (possibly T02 - but I doubt it). The A150X1-T01 and A150X1-T02 have been seen as "white labels"
I'm curious if brainchild can confirm his numbers(PCB) are the same as LOOie's.
If only CMO updated once in a while 😛
try,
www.umart.com.au
www.pcmarket.com.au
www.gamedude.com.au
they all sell the CMV1515 and with your Canadian $ vs our little Aussie battler, you might find it's still reasonably priced even with the extra shipping.
www.umart.com.au
www.pcmarket.com.au
www.gamedude.com.au
they all sell the CMV1515 and with your Canadian $ vs our little Aussie battler, you might find it's still reasonably priced even with the extra shipping.
So is this CircuitCity LCD monitor a CMV1515 or 1512 ?
Is it worth buying ?
I just want an LCD monitor that is easy to take apart, and I hear the 1515 & 1512's are easy. So is this CircuitCity like one of these as far as taking it apart ?
Is it worth buying ?
I just want an LCD monitor that is easy to take apart, and I hear the 1515 & 1512's are easy. So is this CircuitCity like one of these as far as taking it apart ?
search all this forum, they are easy but dont unfold completely without cracking. they are therfore best suited to a box design where the cuircuits on the sides can be on a wall at 90 degrees to the lcd. it is basically the best image.
read brainchild's and looie's posts and photos probably.
read brainchild's and looie's posts and photos probably.
http://www.farassoo.com/CMV-1515.htm
the one you have there has some of the same casing, but some official pictures show a cmv with a square foot and different buttons. it may be an old picture as the lcd is at least 7 months in production...
i dunno. but 299 is a high price in america for this panel, it's wholesale price is under 225, see:
http://www.eechain.com/LCDSALE/index-product.asp?a=48
http://www.cmv.com.cn/production/image/1515[1].jpg
possibly email braindude and looie to ask them because they both have one.
this panel is not good for ohp or i would have got one definately
the one you have there has some of the same casing, but some official pictures show a cmv with a square foot and different buttons. it may be an old picture as the lcd is at least 7 months in production...
i dunno. but 299 is a high price in america for this panel, it's wholesale price is under 225, see:
http://www.eechain.com/LCDSALE/index-product.asp?a=48
http://www.cmv.com.cn/production/image/1515[1].jpg
possibly email braindude and looie to ask them because they both have one.
this panel is not good for ohp or i would have got one definately
here is a official cmv website,
www.cmv.com.tw/en/default.asp
the crystals are definately by chi mei
www.cmv.com.tw/en/default.asp
the crystals are definately by chi mei
Yes check that out 18wheeler, I need to know.
At circuiy city the liquidview does have a sticker that say's 1512 on the back.??? But dose that mean it's a CMV 1512 ??
When you find out 18wheeler tell me what you know...Thank's
At circuiy city the liquidview does have a sticker that say's 1512 on the back.??? But dose that mean it's a CMV 1512 ??
When you find out 18wheeler tell me what you know...Thank's
Just got back from CC. the sticker on the back is the same as the one on CMV1512(posted above). When I got a chance to open it up I will post some pictures of interior, so people who own 1512 or 1515 can confirm if it is the same as 1512.
18Wheeler
Now that would be a great deal. The CMV 1512 has the following stats:
Response Time: 15ms
Brightness: 450 cd/mxm
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Are those the numbers that Circuit City has for the Liquid Video NEG A150X1 For $229? If so, I'm going up there today after work and buy one also!
Tom
Now that would be a great deal. The CMV 1512 has the following stats:
Response Time: 15ms
Brightness: 450 cd/mxm
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Are those the numbers that Circuit City has for the Liquid Video NEG A150X1 For $229? If so, I'm going up there today after work and buy one also!
Tom
the interior looks the same as cmv1515. We know 1512 has the same design as 1515, but has slightly different spec. there is no way to know if the LCD in this monitor has the same spec as 1512.
funny thing is I cannot find contrast ratio stated anywhere. not on the box. not on the manual. not on the CD either.
I will post some pictures later today, once the batteries are recharged. ( I know, I should keep a set of backup full of charge 🙁 )
funny thing is I cannot find contrast ratio stated anywhere. not on the box. not on the manual. not on the CD either.
I will post some pictures later today, once the batteries are recharged. ( I know, I should keep a set of backup full of charge 🙁 )
Specs
I know what you mean 18Wheeler... I've been searching around all day looking for specs on this thing. Even what Circuit City's spec sheet doesn't list the specs that are important to me, like contrast ratio or response time. Here is the best specs that I've found so far:
http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.j...id=30695412&goTo=detail&vendor=befree&c=1&b=g
I know what you mean 18Wheeler... I've been searching around all day looking for specs on this thing. Even what Circuit City's spec sheet doesn't list the specs that are important to me, like contrast ratio or response time. Here is the best specs that I've found so far:
http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.j...id=30695412&goTo=detail&vendor=befree&c=1&b=g
Well I have opened it up, put on the OHP and compared with other two LCD's I have.
overall it's a good screen. a little tricky to take apart but not too difficult. It is darker that other two ( one stop lower when using my digi camera to take a shot). response time seems fine, though I didn't test with games. I showed a clip of HDTV on it. image is clear and sharp.
Here is the comparison to other two LCD's I have. Sine this one is bigger than my OHP, it's blocked on the side. also the corners are darker, which can be solved by proper tuning.
I still don't know what its contrast ratio is. but I would say it is higher than 300. the color is richest among these three. At CircuitCity, NEG 17" lcd labled as 350:1, but there was no indication on this one anywhere. The employee in CC didn't help too much neither.
as I said the screen is darker. So a good light source might be important. I use Dukane 670 which has a 575W HMI lamp.
I will see if I can take apart the famous NEC 1545 and compare it.
by the way this is the sticker on its back. It is exact the same as CMV-1512 (picture above), including the spot it's pasted:
overall it's a good screen. a little tricky to take apart but not too difficult. It is darker that other two ( one stop lower when using my digi camera to take a shot). response time seems fine, though I didn't test with games. I showed a clip of HDTV on it. image is clear and sharp.
Here is the comparison to other two LCD's I have. Sine this one is bigger than my OHP, it's blocked on the side. also the corners are darker, which can be solved by proper tuning.
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
I still don't know what its contrast ratio is. but I would say it is higher than 300. the color is richest among these three. At CircuitCity, NEG 17" lcd labled as 350:1, but there was no indication on this one anywhere. The employee in CC didn't help too much neither.
as I said the screen is darker. So a good light source might be important. I use Dukane 670 which has a 575W HMI lamp.
I will see if I can take apart the famous NEC 1545 and compare it.
by the way this is the sticker on its back. It is exact the same as CMV-1512 (picture above), including the spot it's pasted:
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
updated comparison pictures. Now includes NEC 1545V.
Conclusion:
this Liquid video A150X1 selling at Circuitcity is a good LCD monitor for DIY. It uses the same control circuit as those in CMV 1512 and 1515. In fact, its back plate is exactly the same as the one on CMV1512. but there is no spec for contrast ratio for this model.
So far only Circuitcity carries this model. CC had sale on this one before (oct. $299 - $100 rebate - $30 Giftcard, this week $299 - $70 rebate). So watch CC sale circular if you are interested in this LCD. $100 rebate may come up again.
Conclusion:
this Liquid video A150X1 selling at Circuitcity is a good LCD monitor for DIY. It uses the same control circuit as those in CMV 1512 and 1515. In fact, its back plate is exactly the same as the one on CMV1512. but there is no spec for contrast ratio for this model.
So far only Circuitcity carries this model. CC had sale on this one before (oct. $299 - $100 rebate - $30 Giftcard, this week $299 - $70 rebate). So watch CC sale circular if you are interested in this LCD. $100 rebate may come up again.
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